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Home My WebLink AboutMin - CC - 2004.10.04BURLINGAME CITY COUNCIL Approved Minutes Regular Meeting of October 4,2004 1. CALL TO ORDER A duly noticed regular meeting of the Burlingame City Council was held on the above date in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Rosalie O'Mahony called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Led by Bruce Carlton. 3. ROLL CALL 4. MINUTES Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 30,2004 Joint City Council/ Planning Commission Study meeting; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 20,2004 Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. cl-o$Ep SESSION CA Anderson advised that Council met in closed session and directed staff regarding the following: a. Threatened litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(b)(1),(3XC)) Claim of Purdom b. Pending litigation (Government Code $ 54956.9(a)(1),(3)(C)) Claim of Bier 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE SIGN CODE FOR THE C.4 ZONING DISTRICT (WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL) FOR MAXIMUM SIGN SIZE ABOVE 24 FEET CP Monroe requested Council hold a public hearing on the amendment to the Sign Code for the C-4 Zoning district for maximum sign size above 24 feet. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes Baylock, Coffey, Galligan, Nagel, O'Mahony None t74 October 4,2004 Mayor O'Mahony opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1744 amending Section 22.20.070 to increase maximum allowable single sign square footage to 300 square feet for signs above 24 feet in height on properties currently zoned C-4; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5- 0. Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the ordinance at least 15 days after adoption. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following citizens spoke on the platform reconfiguration at the Burlingame Train Station: Gary Doss, 2I4 Califomia Drive, spoke against platform reconfiguration on south side. Stephen Hamilton, 105 Crescent Avenue, representing Burlingame Improvement Committee, spoke in favor of the creation of a public plaza in front of the station. Charles Yoltz,T25Yemon Way, spoke in favor of a pedestrian access across the tracks. Mike Harvey, owner of 200 and 222 California Drive, spoke in favor of relocating both station platforms north of the existing station. John Root, 1407 Montero Avenue, spoke in favor of a pedestrian access through the station. Bruce Balshone spoke regarding the interim zoning to add multiple family zoning in the C-3 zone. He noted that it was unclear in the staff report if the R-4 uses were to be permitted or conditional. He would prefer that they be permitted uses in the "overlay'' area. There were no further comments from the floor. STAFF REPORTS7. a.RESOLUTION NO. 87-2004 AUTHqRTZTNG THE DOWNTOWN BURLINGAME BVSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRT,CT ADMINTSTRATIV4 AGREEMENT. F"y 2004-05 FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 87-2004 afihoizing the Downtown Burlingame Business Improvement District (BID) Administrative Agreement for FY 2004-05. CA Anderson explained the requirements for establishing the Advisory Board for the Downtown Burlingame BID. Sam Malouf presented and discussed with Council the Downtown Burlingame BID plans and goals for FY 2004-2005. Council urged a partnership between the BID, Chamber of Commerce and the City of Burlingame. Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve Resolution No. 87-2004 authoizing agreement between the City of Burlingame and Downtown Burlingame BID, Inc. for performance of services and activities of the Burlingame Avenue Area Business Improvement District; seconded by Councilman Coffey, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony asked Council members if items in Sections 8, 10 and 11 could be acted on before Item 7.b. since Council was waiting for equipment being set up for this item; Council agreed. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes t75 October 4,2004 8. a. CONSENT CALENPAR RESOLUTION NO. 88-2004 AUTHORIZING A YEAR.END TRANSFER OF $5OO.OOO TO THE RISK MANAG4MENT RESERVE FUND FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No.88-2004 authorrzirlg a yea:end transfer of funds to the Risk Management Reserve Fund. b.RESOLUTTON NO. 89-2004 APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVTCES CONTRACT WITH BKE]ENGINEERS FOR DESIGN, PU MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR EASTON CREE4 SEWER REHABILITATION PROGRAM DPW Bagdon requested Council approve Resolution No. 89-2004 approving a professional services contract with BKF Engineers for design, public relations and construction management services for Easton Creek S ewer Rehabilitation Pro gram. c. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RCN CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FinDir Nava requested Council approve Resolution No. 90-2004 approving the second amendment to the Cable System Franchise Agreement with RCN Telecom Services, Inc. d.AP4ROVAL TO SCHEpULp A STUqY SESSTgN ON F.+CTLITIEp MASTER PL.1.Iy ANp STORM DRAINAGE CC Mortensen requested Council approve scheduling the Facilities Master Plan and Storm Drainage Study Session on October 26,2004, at 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room A at City Hall. e.SPECIAL EVENT STBEET CLOSURE ER-IMROSE.ROAD) _ HALLOWEEN SAFE STRE,ET CM Secretary Shinday requested Council approve the closure of Primrose Road between Burlingame Avenue and Donnelly Avenue as the site for the community Halloween Safe Street program on Sunday, October 31,2004, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. f. BEAUTIFICATIONCOMMISSIONAPPLICATIONPERIODEXTENSI,ON CM Secretary Shinday requested Council approve extending the application period for the Beautification Commission to October 29,2004. Vice Mayor Galligan made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar; seconded by Councilwoman Baylock, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 10. OLD BUSINESS Councilwoman Baylock requested staff to add an item on the next Council agenda to discuss the potential formation of a Safeway Committee. Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 176 October 4,2004 11. NEW BUSINESS A. SCHEDULE AI\I APPEAL HEARING FOR OCTOBER 18. 2004. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION AT 1553 DRAKE AVENUE Council set the appeal hearing for October 18,2004, as recommended by CP Monroe. b. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS There was a brief discussion on what should be included in Council's committee reports during regular Council meetings. Mayor O'Mahony stated that Council should report on those committees Council attends between regular Council meetings. Vice Mayor Galligan stated that Council should also report on those duties Council performs, e.g., attending the re-opening of Easton Library and other important events. Councilwoman Nagel stated that committee reports should include what was learned during the meetings they attended. 7. STAFF REPORTS (continued) b. JOINT POWERS BOARDiCALTRAIN BROADWAY AND BURLINGAME AVENUE TRAIN STATION IMPROVEMENTS DPW Bagdon introduced Al Fung of San Mateo County Transportation Authority who gaye a presentation on Caltrain's Burlingame Avenue and Broadway train station platform relocation project. Regarding the Burlingame Avenue station, Mr. Fung stated that discussions have been held with Mike Harvey on what his needs are for lease space and agreed to provide Mr. Harvey with the exact square footage - and same configuration as the existing lease for West Lane. Also, an area on East Lane will be consolidated to provide Mr. Harvey with a 25-foot wide area giving him the same square footage of the existing lease in a slightly different configuration. A middle station pedestrian crossing would decrease safety, and the construction of a new sidewalk along North Lane was emphasized as a safer option. Mr. Fung stated that moving the platform north of North Lane is not a good idea for several reasons: there is a set-out track there; the grade is incorrect and would need to be regraded; there are wetland areas that would need mitigation; and a flood control ditch is in the area. After some discussion, Council directed staff to participate in further discussions with Caltrain to explore all possibilities in providing adequate parking for auto row businesses, the West Lane businesses and Caltrain, and directed Caltrain staff to return in one month with the results. Council requested that Caltrain not consider moving the platforms north of North Lane. Vice Mayor Galligan stated that since the plans include eliminating the South Lane crossing, he requested Caltrain add a crossing between Broadway and Millbrae City Limits. Also, he would like the Broadway station plans to go forward which would reduce gate downtime a total of about 60 minutes. c.INTRODUCTION OF TWO AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE TO ESTABLISH INTERIM ZONING FqR THE IMPLEMENTATIOIT OF THE NORTH BURLINGAME/ usES oN MABCO POLO WAY. TROUSDALE. OGDEN. MURCHISON. AND MAGNOLIA DRMS AREA. AND AUTO ROW USE ON ADRIAN ROAI) Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes t77 October 4,2004 ROLLIN$ ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN: (a) QRDINANCE REGARDING MULTIPLE FAMILY (a) CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance regarding Multiple Family Uses on Marco Polo, Trousdale, Ogden, Murchison, and Magnolia Drives area, and Auto Row Use on Adrian Road for implementation of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. Council discussed the issue of multiple family uses being permitted uses in the overlay area with staff and directed that the ordinance be clarified to have the R-4 zoning implemented in the same way it would be if it were the only zone in this area. Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Code to establish intermediate zoning to implement the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan of the General Plan. Vice Mayor Galligan waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Councilwoman Nagel, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Baylock made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance with revised wording changing conditional use to permitted use; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5- 0. Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. N OF ORDINANCE REGARDING HEALTH HOSPITAIi BLOCK (b) CP Monroe requested Council introduce an ordinance regarding health uses on the Peninsula Hospital block for implementation of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen to read the title of the proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Code to establish office zoning to implement the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan of the General Plan. Councilman Coffey waived further reading of the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Councilwoman Nagel made a motion to introduce the proposed ordinance; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. Mayor O'Mahony requested CC Mortensen to publish a summary of the proposed ordinance at least five days before proposed adoption. d. CONSI,DER APPOINTMENTq TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Councilman Coffey made a motion to appoint Karen Dittman, Ed Larios and Carol Muller to fillthree vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission; seconded by Vice Mayor Galligan, approved unanimously by voice vote, 5-0. 9. COUNCIL E REPORTS Council reported on various events and committee meetings they each attended on behalf of the City Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes 178 October 4,2004 12. ACKNOWL4pGMENTS a.Commission Minutes: Traffic, Safety & Parking, September 9,2004; Parks & Recreation, September 16, 2004; Planning, September 27, 2004 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor O'Mahony adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. in memory of Dr. Peter Bove, a local pediatrician. Respectfully submitted,W Doris City Clerk Burlingame City Council Approved Minutes t79 October 4,2004